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Recent articles about Florida State Seminolesen-usPreview: Seminoles Shoot for Season Sweep of Rival ‘CanesFlorida State will go for the season sweep of its in-state ACC rival as the Seminoles travel to Coral Gables on Wednesday to face Miami. Florida State erased a 16-point first half deficit to down the Hurricanes 55-54 when the teams met in Tallahassee on February 1st.
The Seminoles hung tough with No. 2 Virginia on Sunday evening, but ultimately fell 51-41. Wednesday’s contest against Miami will be the final road game of the regular season for Florida State, who comes in 15-13 and 7-8 in ACC play. Miami is certainly the more desperate team as the Hurricanes sit on the very edge of the NCAA bubble with a 17-10 record, which includes an even 7-7 mark in conference play.
Key Players for Florida State
Xavier Rathan-Mayes (Fr.-G): 13.6 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 4.4 APG
Montay Brandon (Jr.-G/F): 12.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 54% FG
Devon Bookert (Jr.-G): 10.5 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 42% 3PT
Key Players for Miami
Sheldon McClellan (Jr.-G): 14.9 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 52% FG
Angel Rodriguez (Jr.-G): 12.3 PPG, 4.3 APG, 1.9 SPG
Tonye Jekiri (Sr.-C): 824 Feb 2015 10:44:58 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/preview_seminoles_shoot_for_season_sweep_of_rival_canes/18333602
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/preview_seminoles_shoot_for_season_sweep_of_rival_canes/18333602Preview: Seminoles Shoot for Season Sweep of Rival ‘Caneshttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/preview_seminoles_shoot_for_season_sweep_of_rival_canes/18333602http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngFSU’s Upset Bid Falls Short in CharlottesvilleFlorida State flirted with an upset for most of the night Sunday, but the Seminoles managed just four points over the game’s final 10 and a half minutes in a 51-41 loss to No. 2 Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena.
Jarquez Smith put Florida State ahead 37-36 on a jump-shot with 10:34 to play, but Devon Hall would put the Cavaliers (25-1, 13-1 ACC) up for good on the ensuing possession. Montay Brandon would score the Seminoles’ final four points, drawing FSU to within four at 45-41 with 2:34 remaining, but Florida State didn’t score for the remainder of the game.
Against the nation’s top scoring defense, Florida State (15-13, 7-8 ACC) was held to a season-low 41 points and below 33 percent shooting from the field. FSU turned the ball over 14 times and made just four of its 19 attempts from downtown.
On just 5-for-15 shooting, Xavier Rathan-Mayes was the lone Seminole to score in double-figures with 13 points. Boris Bojanovsky added 8 points off the bench for FSU while Brandon grabbed a team-high 8 reboun22 Feb 2015 22:59:14 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsus_upset_bid_falls_short_in_charlottesville/18324584
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsus_upset_bid_falls_short_in_charlottesville/18324584FSU’s Upset Bid Falls Short in Charlottesvillehttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/fsus_upset_bid_falls_short_in_charlottesville/18324584http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngPreview: FSU Aims to Stun No. 2 VirginiaFlorida State was able to overcome another sluggish home start on Wednesday night to get the victory to even its ACC record. FSU now will have a chance to get its biggest win of the season as it visits Virginia on Sunday night.
After a 69-60 victory over Boston College, Florida State heads into Charlottesville with a 15-12 overall record which includes a 7-7 mark in ACC play. The second-ranked Cavaliers come in 24-1 and an ACC-leading 12-1 in conference.
Key Players for Florida State
Xavier Rathan-Mayes (Fr.-G): 13.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 4.5 APG
Montay Brandon (Jr.-G/F): 12.2 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 55% FG
Devon Bookert (Jr.-G): 11.0 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 44% 3PT
Key Players for Virginia
Malcolm Brogdon (Jr.-G): 13.8 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 2.7 APG
Anthony Gill (Jr.-F): 11.2 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 57% FG
Darion Atkins (Sr.-F): 7.0 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 1.1 BPG
The loss of swingman and second-leading scorer Justin Anderson to a hand injury will certainly hurt Virginia, but the Cavaliers have won games this season with defense. Virginia yields the fewest20 Feb 2015 06:42:12 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/preview_fsu_aims_to_stun_no_2_virginia/18308501
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/preview_fsu_aims_to_stun_no_2_virginia/18308501Preview: FSU Aims to Stun No. 2 Virginiahttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/preview_fsu_aims_to_stun_no_2_virginia/18308501http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngFSU Eyes Strong Finish, Bright FutureThere are five games left in the regular season for the FSU men’s basketball team, and after that, it will participate in the ACC Tournament in an attempt to shock the conference (and most of their fans). The big dance is almost certainly out of the question for the Seminoles and the NIT is currently their best chance at getting any sort of satisfying closure to this season.
They currently stand as a NIT bubble team that needs to win at least three of the last five games to have a shot. Those opponents include Boston College (9-15), No. 2 Virginia (23-1), Miami (16-9), No. 12 Louisville (20-5), and Pittsburgh (17-9). It’s a tall order.
As with any losing-to-mediocre team, fans look to the future as a way of getting excited for better times. Florida State is in a rut right now, having missed the tournament for a likely third year in a row.
This year, the Seminoles have simultaneously managed to both disappoint and impress their fans in almost comical fashion. Florida State topped both in-state rivals, Mi18 Feb 2015 17:29:10 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_eyes_strong_finish_bright_future/18298553
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_eyes_strong_finish_bright_future/18298553FSU Eyes Strong Finish, Bright Futurehttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/fsu_eyes_strong_finish_bright_future/18298553http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngPreview: ‘Noles Look to Even ACC Record vs. BCAfter a successful trip to Atlanta resulting in a win over Georgia Tech, Florida State will try to even its ACC record as it plays host to Boston College at the Donald L. Tucker Center on Wednesday night.
Florida State enters the contest with a record of 14-12 overall and 6-7 in ACC play. The Seminoles finished Saturday’s game against Georgia Tech on a 9-0 run to walk away with a 57-53 victory. Boston College fell to Miami in double-overtime on Monday after the contest was postponed from Sunday night due to weather. The Eagles come in just 9-15 overall and an ACC-worst 1-11 in conference play.
Key Players for Boston College
Olivier Hanlan (Jr.-G): 18.1 PPG, 4.5 APG, 45 FG%
Aaron Brown (Sr.-F): 14.8 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.9 APG
Patrick Heckmann (Sr.-G): 8.5 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.6 APG
Key Players for Florida State
Xavier Rathan-Mayes (Fr.-G): 13.6 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 4.5 APG
Montay Brandon (Jr.-G/F): 12.3 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 55% FG
Devon Bookert (Jr.-G): 10.6 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 42% 3PT
For Boston College to pull off the upset in 17 Feb 2015 06:02:35 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/preview_noles_look_to_even_acc_record_vs_bc/18287297
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/preview_noles_look_to_even_acc_record_vs_bc/18287297Preview: ‘Noles Look to Even ACC Record vs. BChttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/preview_noles_look_to_even_acc_record_vs_bc/18287297http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngFSU Basketball Player of the Week: Devon BookertFlorida State split a pair of games this past week, falling to No. 4 Duke last Monday before notching a 10th straight win over Georgia Tech on Saturday. Jarquez Smith had a solid week and Xavier Rathan-Mayes bounced back from a dismal effort against Duke to score 20 points against the Yellow Jackets, but his backcourt mate enjoyed perhaps his best week as a Seminole.
Devon Bookert is the Florida State Basketball Player of the Week for the week of February 9th through the 15th after averaging 15 points, 6 assists and a steal for the Seminoles.
In Monday’s 73-70 loss to Duke, Bookert had a career-night, scoring a career-high 23 points and tying a season-high with 6 assists. Bookert hit a new scoring high despite attempting only eight shots from the field — making six including three of his four 3-point attempts. Bookert was instrumental in nearly rallying FSU from behind as the Seminoles cut what was a 14-point lead down to one in the waning seconds.
Bookert was not nearly as good in Saturday’s 57-53 win 16 Feb 2015 05:32:54 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/fsu_basketball_player_of_the_week_devon_bookert/18281261
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/fsu_basketball_player_of_the_week_devon_bookert/18281261FSU Basketball Player of the Week: Devon Bookerthttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/fsu_basketball_player_of_the_week_devon_bookert/18281261http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/558c79dabaf93fe6598ffc44b8b3c63c3b17c4b8/mini/6900642.jpgFSU's Phil Cofer throws down monster dunk over Duke's Jahlil Okafor (Video)Florida State Seminoles freshman forward Phil Cofer threw down a monster dunk over Duke Blue Devils freshman center Jahlil Okafor during Monday night's ACC basketball game in Tallahassee.The slam came with 14:00 remaining in the first half, and Cofer made it look easy despite being three inches shorter than Okafor.Okafor got the last laugh, however, as Duke beat FSU in the end 73-70.H/T BC.
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http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsus_phil_cofer_throws_down_monster_dunk_over_dukes_jahlil_okafor_video/18246290FSU's Phil Cofer throws down monster dunk over Duke's Jahlil Okafor (Video)http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/fsus_phil_cofer_throws_down_monster_dunk_over_dukes_jahlil_okafor_video/18246290http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngFSU fans chant "overrated" during loss to DukeFlorida State lost a close one to Duke Monday night, 73-70, and the Seminoles never had control of the game. For whatever reason, however, FSU fans decided that for the entire game, they were going to chant “overrated” at their opponent. They even did it in the final minute of the game, when things looked bleak.
As you’d imagine, they’re being mocked endlessly on Twitter for the transgression. Here’s a synopsis of what’s out there.
FSU's reverse karma crowd didn't help the comeback. Who chants 'overrated' while losing? Essentially saying you should be beating us by more
— Ray Holloman (@Ray_Holloman) February 10, 2015
FSU students please don't chant "overrated" on national TV when our team is 1 game above .500 and we're down by 3. That's just shameful.
— Lance Watson (@watson_lance) February 10, 2015
#FSU fans chanting "overrated" when losing to Duke is idiotic. Why downplay your team's efforts against a great team? @SethDavisHoops #Duke
— Andrew Shrader (@shr...09 Feb 2015 21:30:16 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/florida_state_fans_are_being_endlessly_mocked_for_chanting_overrated_while_losing_to_duke/18245978
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/florida_state_fans_are_being_endlessly_mocked_for_chanting_overrated_while_losing_to_duke/18245978FSU fans chant "overrated" during loss to Dukehttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/florida_state_fans_are_being_endlessly_mocked_for_chanting_overrated_while_losing_to_duke/18245978http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/5/85e8f9543c9cea95562ae0a4572f8c301e1d620a/mini/YB-NOles.jpgJahlil Okafor got put on a poster by Phil CoferNext time Jahlil, just get out of the damn way.
The post Jahlil Okafor’s Career At Duke Just Ended Prematurely Because He Got Dunked On appeared first on The Sports Fan Journal.09 Feb 2015 19:46:27 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/jahlil_okafors_career_at_duke_just_ended_prematurely_because_he_got_dunked_on/18245543
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/jahlil_okafors_career_at_duke_just_ended_prematurely_because_he_got_dunked_on/18245543Jahlil Okafor got put on a poster by Phil Coferhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/jahlil_okafors_career_at_duke_just_ended_prematurely_because_he_got_dunked_on/18245543http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/1/61fa028ca9e8b1441ddad947148ee4863b6862e1/mini/8376173.jpgPreview: FSU Looks to Bounce Back in BlacksburgFlorida State’s 3-game homestand came to a close on Wednesday as the Seminoles failed to complete the season sweep of Clemson in a 62-56 loss at the Tucker Center. While the Seminoles were unable to sweep the Tigers, they’ll have the opportunity to do so against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg on Saturday.
With the loss to Clemson, FSU saw its 2-game winning streak snapped as the ‘Noles fell to 12-11 for the year and just 4-6 in ACC play. Despite a sub-par ACC and road record, Florida State will likely be the favorite on Saturday as Virginia Tech comes in with a record of 9-13 and just 1-8 in conference action.
Florida State bested the Hokies 86-75 on January 6th in Tallahassee for its first ACC win as FSU held a 42-22 rebounding edge. That could translate to a big day for 7’3″ junior Boris Bojanovsky, who recorded his second double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds in Wednesday’s loss.
The top rebounder for Florida State this season has been swingman Montay Brandon, who averages 5.406 Feb 2015 00:46:18 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/preview_fsu_looks_to_bounce_back_in_blacksburg/18225476
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/preview_fsu_looks_to_bounce_back_in_blacksburg/18225476Preview: FSU Looks to Bounce Back in Blacksburghttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/preview_fsu_looks_to_bounce_back_in_blacksburg/18225476http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngWATCH: Florida loses on tip-in to wrong basketLosing a college basketball game at the buzzer is always rough. Losing a college basketball game at the buzzer because your own player tipped the ball in for the opponent is even worse. Florida junior forward Jacob Kurtz is going to have a tough Tuesday night. With the Gators and rival Florida State Seminoles tied at 63-63, Kurtz accidentally tipped an errant shot into his own hoop as time was expiring. Check it out:
Technically, there was .4 left on the clock, but the Gators didn’t get a potential game-winner off. It’s been that kind of year in Gainesville.30 Dec 2014 21:24:52 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/video_florida_player_accidentally_tips_in_game_winning_buzzer_beater_for_florida_state/17998340
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/video_florida_player_accidentally_tips_in_game_winning_buzzer_beater_for_florida_state/17998340WATCH: Florida loses on tip-in to wrong baskethttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/video_florida_player_accidentally_tips_in_game_winning_buzzer_beater_for_florida_state/17998340http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/b/6b778155f5be2a3b74e0de0b565981c277cc551f/mini/florida-kurtz.jpgFSU Basketball: Seminoles using NIT to build for next seasonDevon Bookert scored 21 points in Florida State’s win over Georgetown on Monday. (Garry Thompson/Sneakin’ Deacon)
Early NIT success has FSU with promising outlook for 2014-15
For a team like Florida State that sat on the bubble on Selection Sunday, it was a mystery as to how the Seminoles would respond at the opportunity of playing in the NIT. After a lackluster 58-53 victory over Florida Gulf Coast, FSU broke the century mark against Georgetown on Monday night, winning 101-90 with big nights from underclassmen in the process.
Seniors Ian Miller and Okaro White finished with 18 and 16 points respectively on Monday, but a pair of sophomore guards had career-nights. Aaron Thomas tied a career-high by scoring 26 points for the third time this season while shooting a remarkably efficient 8-for-10 from the field. His colleague in the backcourt, Devon Bookert, finished with 21 points and nine assists in the win over the Hoyas — both career-highs.
Bookert was as in control of the offense as he had ever been 25 Mar 2014 05:52:17 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_basketball_seminoles_using_nit_to_build_for_next_season/16094875
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_basketball_seminoles_using_nit_to_build_for_next_season/16094875FSU Basketball: Seminoles using NIT to build for next seasonhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/fsu_basketball_seminoles_using_nit_to_build_for_next_season/16094875http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/558c79dabaf93fe6598ffc44b8b3c63c3b17c4b8/mini/6900642.jpgFSU Basketball: ‘Noles settle for top seed in NITLeonard Hamilton and Florida State will be a top seed in the NIT. (Dennis Adair/dbadair on Flickr)
FSU settles for a top seed in the NIT
For a second straight season, March Madness will elude Florida State. As the brackets were released on Sunday, FSU sat on the outside looking in after a 19-13 finish which included wins over Virginia Commonwealth, Massachusetts and Pittsburgh. The Seminoles instead will head to the NIT where they will be given a top seed.
Florida State’s run to New York begins with a home match-up against last year’s NCAA sweetheart — Florida Gulf Coast. Should the Seminoles get past FGCU, they’ll participate in what could be an intriguing match-up against either Georgetown or West Virginia.
The most difficult obstacle for Florida State in the NIT may be itself. After coming so close to a fifth NCAA Tournament appearance in six years, the young Seminoles could find it difficult to get up for a consolation tournament.
While the stakes in the NIT pale in comparison to the NCAA Tourna17 Mar 2014 06:00:06 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_basketball_noles_settle_for_top_seed_in_nit/16023799
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_basketball_noles_settle_for_top_seed_in_nit/16023799FSU Basketball: ‘Noles settle for top seed in NIThttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/fsu_basketball_noles_settle_for_top_seed_in_nit/16023799http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngFSU Basketball: A season of missed opportunitiesFSU Basketball: A season of missed opportunitiesIan Miller and Florida State nearly had a season to remember. (Dennis Adair/dbadair on Flickr)
‘Noles left a number of victories on the court in 2013-14
With Florida State’s quest for a second ACC Tournament championship in three years set to begin on Thursday, the Seminoles enter the conference tournament on the bad side of the NCAA Tournament bubble. Florida State fell at home on Sunday in its regular season finale to seventh-ranked Syracuse. The Seminoles cut a double-digit deficit down to one at the midway point of the second half, but the Orange closed the game on a 27-12 run. At 18-12, odds are that FSU is NIT-bound, but looking back on the regular season, the 2013-14 campaign could have been something special.
Though the Seminoles still have work to do to get into the field of 68, a lot did go right for Leonard Hamilton’s squad this season. Seniors Ian Miller and Okaro White each had solid years while sophomore guard Aaron Thomas is emerging as on11 Mar 2014 08:42:24 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_basketball_a_season_of_missed_opportunities/15976438
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_basketball_a_season_of_missed_opportunities/15976438FSU Basketball: A season of missed opportunitieshttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/fsu_basketball_a_season_of_missed_opportunities/15976438http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/0/4067d0b66d6c9a9e6d478e930d3210b61fffee5d/mini/5917016.jpgFSU Basketball: Regular season breakdownFSU Basketball: Regular season breakdownSenior Okaro White led Florida State with better than six rebounds-per-game. (Garry Thompson/Sneakin’ Deacon)
A look back at Florida State’s 2013-14 regular season
A NCAA Tournament bid is looking like a long shot at this point for Florida State as the Seminoles concluded the regular season on Sunday with a 74-58 loss to Syracuse at home. FSU finishes regular season play with an 18-12 record and a 9-9 ACC record for the second straight season.
Florida State will be the 8-seed in the ACC Tournament and will take on Maryland in Greensboro on Thursday. FSU will definitely need to make some noise in the conference tournament to garner any serious NCAA consideration. The 18-12 finish is disappointing considering that the Seminoles began the season 13-5 and 4-2 to open conference action.
Though the regular season did not end as FSU had hoped, the Seminoles have now finished with a .500 or better record in ACC play six years in a row. Florida State also clinched a ninth 10 Mar 2014 06:16:37 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_basketball_regular_season_breakdown/15966851
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_basketball_regular_season_breakdown/15966851FSU Basketball: Regular season breakdownhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/fsu_basketball_regular_season_breakdown/15966851http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/0/20285d0e00387660f0eec2668bdd1137a10de2c0/mini/6900546.jpgPaper delivers very obvious fact about FSU basketball teamOne hundred percent of the time, outscoring opponents works every time. In case you forgot, FSU fans, this newspaper is here to remind you.02 Mar 2014 16:56:47 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_is_undefeated_when_outscoring_opponents_in_basketball_per_paper/15910238
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_is_undefeated_when_outscoring_opponents_in_basketball_per_paper/15910238Paper delivers very obvious fact about FSU basketball teamhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/fsu_is_undefeated_when_outscoring_opponents_in_basketball_per_paper/15910238http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/8/28b32c03939e7bd87238dcb50cc9326b304193fe/mini/fsupaper.jpgFSU Basketball: Seminoles prepare for final stretchIan Miller and Florida State have just four regular season games remaining. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Four regular season games remain for FSU
After what looked like a season salvaging victory at Wake Forest on Saturday night, Florida State let an opportunity for a big victory slip away at home on Monday. The Seminoles raced to a 21-6 lead over North Carolina, but failed to get stops for most of the second half and could not come up with a timely basket when the game mattered most. The 81-75 loss to the Tar Heels could serve as a huge blow to Florida State’s NCAA Tournament hopes as FSU prepares for its final four games of the regular season.
With a record of just 15-11 and only 6-8 in ACC play, Florida State’s tournament hopes are very bleak at this point. The final stretch however, could allow for the Seminoles to notch another signature victory and bolster their NCAA case.
Florida State will have six days to prepare for a road game against Pittsburgh. After a hot start, the Panthers are just 4-5 i18 Feb 2014 07:53:20 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_basketball_seminoles_prepare_for_final_stretch/15812039
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_basketball_seminoles_prepare_for_final_stretch/15812039FSU Basketball: Seminoles prepare for final stretchhttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/fsu_basketball_seminoles_prepare_for_final_stretch/15812039http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/0/4067d0b66d6c9a9e6d478e930d3210b61fffee5d/mini/5917016.jpgFSU Basketball: Miller, Thomas, White an underrated trioIan Miller is having a career-year for Florida State as a senior. (Matthew Paskert/FSView)
Seminoles quietly with one of better threesomes in ACC
Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton’s teams have always played great defense. They’ve always been deep, long, athletic and relatively talented. While guys like Tim Pickett, Al Thornton, Toney Douglas and Michael Snaer have been able to earn All-ACC honors and in some cases, go on to be first round draft picks in the NBA, this year’s team may feature Hamilton’s best trio ever at FSU.
Seniors Okaro White and Ian Miller and sophomore guard Aaron Thomas have combined to average 38.7 points-per-game which accounts for about 53 percent of Florida State’s offense. Among the three, only White — a 6’9″ forward — appears to have a certain NBA future, but the trio hardly gets any mention when the best players in the ACC conversations come up.
Little was expected of Florida State prior to the season as FSU was coming off of just an 18-16 campaign — i23 Jan 2014 07:48:53 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_basketball_miller_thomas_white_an_underrated_trio/15610496
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_basketball_miller_thomas_white_an_underrated_trio/15610496FSU Basketball: Miller, Thomas, White an underrated triohttp://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/fsu_basketball_miller_thomas_white_an_underrated_trio/15610496http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngFSU Basketball: Seminoles proving to be a resilient bunchIan Miller and Florida State are shaping up to be a resilient group. (Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports)
Florida State bounces back strong from dismal showing in ACC opener
Thursday’s contest at Littlejohn Coliseum may not have been a must-win for Florida State. But after a 62-50 loss at home to a Virginia team on Saturday that had just been beat by 35 points at Tennessee and lost its best player, Joe Harris, two minutes into Saturday’s contest, it was pretty close.
On the road against a Clemson team that Florida State defeated three times a season ago, the Seminoles hardly put on an offensive performance for the ages. What FSU did do however, was get back to the way that it had become accustomed to winning games and that was with defense.
In a 56-41 victory to even its ACC record at 1-1, the Seminoles held Clemson to just 30 percent shooting from the field while forcing 18 turnovers. The 41 points was a season-low for the Tigers and the fewest allowed by Florida State since yielding just 38 to Hartford10 Jan 2014 11:07:06 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/fsu_basketball_seminoles_proving_to_be_a_resilient_bunch/15509279
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